Metamorphosis | Review in 3 Minutes

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  • @vargsvansify
    @vargsvansify 4 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    I'm kind of disappointed that the game seems to only borrow surface level things from the novella and not use the themes of stuff like isolation and abandonment. I wonder if any of the game designers actually read the work they used as inspiration?

    • @AstralMarmot
      @AstralMarmot 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      I had the same thought. Imagine the worldbuilding potential of a Kafka-esque bug society. Then imagine wasting it by just making their society mimic ours. Damn shame.

    • @hjalfi
      @hjalfi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@AstralMarmot I can imagine a procedurally generated version of _The Trial_ which just goes on forever.

    • @Mark73
      @Mark73 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, but they also wanted people to buy it.
      People are already getting enough isolation this year.

    • @viljamtheninja
      @viljamtheninja 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hjalfi I love this idea.

    • @viljamtheninja
      @viljamtheninja 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@AstralMarmot The fact that the bug society is just a bug version of human society really goes to show that the creators missed the part about how Gregor Samsa becomes less and less human in his thoughts and behaviour as the story progresses.

  • @AstralMarmot
    @AstralMarmot 4 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    These reviews are always just the perfect length and exactly the right amount of information and context. I hope The Escapist appreciates how solid your work is bro. Keep em coming.

    • @Psychol-Snooper
      @Psychol-Snooper 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      You are wrong! Although this may be a perfect review, giving everything you need to know, and easily holding one's attention, it's not nearly too long!!! How will it trigger the TH-cam algorithm and allow itself to be padded with ads! Every video must be 10:01 long minimum because your time is valueless, and if you are not wasting your time and thinking about the next video you want to watch then TH-cam

    • @AstralMarmot
      @AstralMarmot 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@Psychol-Snooper I was unaware that my inner monologue had its own account.

    • @Psychol-Snooper
      @Psychol-Snooper 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@AstralMarmot Wait! Do you look at video run time before the description too?
      MARRY ME!

    • @AstralMarmot
      @AstralMarmot 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Psychol-Snooper I'd love to, but I"m pretty sure the only state where applesauce and marmots can legally marry is Alabama.

    • @Psychol-Snooper
      @Psychol-Snooper 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@AstralMarmot Hmm... Rodents marrying fruit puree is a slippery slope.

  • @antzpantz
    @antzpantz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Reminds me of "bad mojo" PC game in the 90s which was also based on the Kafka book "Metamorphosis".

  • @aarrondias9950
    @aarrondias9950 4 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    Thank goodness this isn't the *other* metamorphosis

    • @aarrondias9950
      @aarrondias9950 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Cynical Frenchface yes

    • @RobotDeathMonkey
      @RobotDeathMonkey 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Came here to see if this kind of comment was here, I'm both pleased and saddened to see how many there are

    • @MrThewooter
      @MrThewooter 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Stumbled onto that one accidentally. Wish I knew it's rep beforehand @-@

    • @xerobeat9142
      @xerobeat9142 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I find it kinda funny how my exposure to henshin was through a non-hentai manga site. Still a shit manga tho ùwú

    • @ffraky001
      @ffraky001 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ShindoL is...an interesting artist

  • @SARRIMAVEA
    @SARRIMAVEA 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Anyone remember Bad Mojo? That was a an awesome adventure puzzle game.

    • @MrDalisclock
      @MrDalisclock 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Looks like the spiritual successor. So I imagine if you want another Bad Mojo, this is as good as you're gonna get.

  • @mindofmax2067
    @mindofmax2067 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This is a perfect way to sum up the game, I played on switch so admittedly not the best console experience but a fun play for the $3 sale price (though I wouldn’t pay more than that for such a short story that honestly ends way faster than it unfolded)

  • @TheCreepypro
    @TheCreepypro 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    as a man who has been obsessed with bugs since he was a kid this is my kind of game

  • @mimismountainhome
    @mimismountainhome 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    "The lonely man Gregor Samsa woke up to find he turned into a massive cockroach. Too good..."
    Has no one noticed this is a joke in the Producers?!

  • @Soniclover3593
    @Soniclover3593 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Its $1.99 in the eshop RIGHT now. Do you guys think I should buy it?

  • @capt.bellamy
    @capt.bellamy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fun fact that's the inspiration of skullgirls filia move of the same name where Samson turns into a roach and tells metamorphosis, or Gregor Samson.

  • @BloodyxRose21x
    @BloodyxRose21x 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I just finished playing it. It was cool being a bug and living that bug life but I expected more. I feel like the game was too short. I need more time in the bug life.

  • @RobotDeathMonkey
    @RobotDeathMonkey 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video, glad it's short, I've gotta go ask mum if she can help me with my makeup, hope dad likes it

  • @Shashank7170
    @Shashank7170 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    That unholy name

    • @kushojha6426
      @kushojha6426 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      *PTSD induced flashbacks*

    • @Sebass1999
      @Sebass1999 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      (O_O)

  • @gokusondbz
    @gokusondbz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This Is On Sale 9.99 On PSN Right Now I Mite Pick This Up

    • @kary7439
      @kary7439 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oohhh! How do you get that emoji??

  • @mistersurrealist
    @mistersurrealist ปีที่แล้ว +1

    BAD MOJO did it better. In fact, the Redux version (available on GOG/Steam) still holds up beautifully, even after 20+ years.

  • @derk753
    @derk753 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    177013?

  • @Sagaan42
    @Sagaan42 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The motion blur in this game iss unbearable!

  • @abdullaalshamsi8154
    @abdullaalshamsi8154 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I’ve never thought that book I read and hated will become a game

  • @eirinil1070
    @eirinil1070 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You should add subtitles

  • @AwesomeTingle
    @AwesomeTingle 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    its straight up an adaptation of the kafka novella, cool

  • @TweezyKing
    @TweezyKing 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I gpt a 96% off deal on my switch and bought it for like 86 pence 🗿

  • @YourCRTube
    @YourCRTube 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So it is absolutely nothing like the novella.

  • @PurelinK7
    @PurelinK7 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Helping a bug leads to having to help another bug… reminds me of one small favour..

  • @KermitsBadFurDay
    @KermitsBadFurDay 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    this review really said "game is shit but you do you I guess"

  • @ElCap1van
    @ElCap1van 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    prime gaming

  • @kaczkawil1
    @kaczkawil1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Emm 177013